P.Manivasagam v. The Inspector Of Police

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 12.01.2016

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE M.M.SUNDRESH W.P.No.1243 of 2016 P.Manivasagam ... Petitioner Vs.

The Inspector of Police, Pennadam Police Station, Cuddalore District.

... Respondent Petition filed under Article 226 of The Constitution of India praying to issue a writ of mandamus directing the respondent to grant permission and protection to conduct cultural program at Cholan Nagar Pongal Thiruvizha on 18.01.2016 by considering the petitioner representation dated 09.01.2016.

For Petitioner : Mr.R.P.Murugan Raja For Respondent : Mr.R.A.S.Senthilvel, Additional Government Pleader

O R D E R

Seeking permission to conduct a festival program scheduled to be held on 18.01.2016 at Cholan Nagar Pongal Thiruvizha, Cuddalore District, the petitioner made a representation dated 09.01.2016 to the respondent. As the same has not been considered, the present writ petition has been filed.

2. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondent.

3.

Learned Additional Government Pleader, on instructions, would submit that there is likelihood of law and order problem.

4. A mere apprehension cannot be a ground to reject the representation. There is absolutely no material before this Court to hold that there will be a law and order problem in the event of permission being granted. In such view of the matter, the writ petition is allowed and the petitioner is https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

permitted to conduct festival cultural programme on 18.01.2016 at Cholan Nagar Pongal Thiruvizha, Cuddalore District, however, with the following conditions:- (a)The cultural programme in connection with temple Festival be held on 18.01.2016 at Cholan Nagar Pongal Thiruvizha, Cuddalore District between 06.00 p.m and 10.30 p.m.

(b)There should not be any kind of obscene dance or vulgar dialogues during the performance, by anyone of the participants.

(c)Double meaning songs should not be played so as to spoil the minds of students and youths.

(d)No dance or songs, touching upon any political party or religion or community or caste be played.

(e)No flex boards in support of any political party or communal leader be erected.

(f)The function should not affect either religious or communal harmony and shall be conducted without any discrimination based on caste.

(g)If there is any violation of any one of the conditions imposed, the concerned police officer is at liberty to take necessary action, as per law and stop such performance; and (h)Similarly, the police is entitled to stop the dance programme, if it exceeds beyond the permitted time. (i)The respondent is directed to issue necessary permission, incorporating the above conditions. No costs. Sd/- Assistant Registrar //True Copy// Sub Assistant Registrar rms To The Inspector of Police, Pennadam Police Station, Cuddalore District.

+1 cc to Mr.R.P.Murugan Raja, Advocate, sr.2130 W.P.No.1243 of 2016 bvr co, kra 12.1.2016 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/